Best Keyboard for Garageband?

going to buy a keyboard, what is the best one to get for garageband09 and imac, many thanks

actormatthew wrote:
going to buy a keyboard, what is the best one to get for garageband09 and imac, many thanks
that's kind of like asking - what guitar should I use with GB? There are tons of guitars and tons of keyboards, so the "best" one has to do with what is best for you, your budget, your preferences.
M-Audio makes good bang-for-the-buck keyboard controllers, so they are often well-matched with GB. And they work fine with your iMac as well.
If you're looking for something with semi-weighted keys, I would recommend their Axiom series. I'd recommend getting one with enough octaves so you're not frustrated by a lack of notes.
If you want a weighted keyboard, they make that too (the keystation Pro). Here's M-Audio's page of keyboard controllers:
http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=products.family&ID=USBkeyboardcontrollers
Their digital pianos would also work (as would those from other manufacturers like Yamaha, Roland, etc.) and include their own sounds so you can use them away from the computer:
http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=products.family&ID=digitalPianos
I'm not big on any keyboards that don't have at least semi-weighted keys, although maybe that's not something you care about, and if you're looking for the cheapest solution, something with "synth action" - basically, tiny springs - might be sufficient.
To get a sense of what's out there, you might want to check the selection at Sweetwater Sound (a major music instrument retailer that has a very informative website):
http://www.sweetwater.com/shop/keyboards/keyboard-controllers/

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